Derwent Estate Chardonnay Dozen (12 Bottles) Derwent Valley, Tasmania
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Pure delicate fruits supported by subtle oak. Fine acid line, leaving a creamy mouthfeel. Trophy winner at Tas Wine Show.
Background
Pure delicate fruits are supported by subtle oak use and chalky phenolics which are carried by a fine acid line. The use of malolactic fermentation allows the round fullness of lactic acid to fill out the back palate leaving a creamy mouthfeel.
Vineyard Notes
Grown on a north -facing bank of the Derwent River this 28-year-old cool-climate vineyard is widely recognised for producing some of the best chardonnay fruit in Australia including supplying the famous Penfolds Yattarna 13 years in a row. The soils are permeable loams over limestone imparting intensity and aromatic delicacy to the fruit.
Clones: I10V1, I10V5 and Penfolds.
Winemaking
Picked early in the flavour spectrum to maintain finesse, the whole bunches go direct to the inert gas press. The juice flow from the press is closely monitored with the first and last cuts going to other products. The pristine juice from the middle of the press cycle goes straight to French oak, 25% new stored in our straw bale barrel room. We use a mix of cultured and natural yeast for primary fermentation. During its time in oak no Sulphur is added. Lees stirred fortnightly for the time in oak. Malolactic fermentation happens in the spring on 100% of this wine. Filtered and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Pure delicate fruits supported by subtle oak. Fine acid line, leaving a creamy mouthfeel. This classic Chardonnay won the Trophy for best Chardonnay at the 2020 Tasmanian Wine Show
Style
Pure delicate fruits are supported by subtle oak use and chalky phenolics which are carried by a fine acid line. The use of malolactic fermentation allows the round fullness of lactic acid to fill out the back palate leaving a creamy mouthfeel
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Description
Nestled on the banks of The Derwent River 20 minutes north of Hobart, the vineyard has the perfect aspect for the production of cool climate wine grapes. Made in our purpose built Straw Bale winery, which is ecofriendly, these award winning wines include 5 different varietals from 10.75 hectares of calcareous soil.
Rich in calcium, lime and loam, the vineyard is herbicide free and transitioning towards organic practices. Cellar Door is a heritage listed 1820 Limestone cottage, operating 10am until 5pm for lunch, 7 days a week and providing one of the true unique Tasmanian Cellar Door experiences.
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